Within Rocky Mountain National Park, Longs Peak Campground provides National Park Service-managed camping at $35 per night. The forested campground accommodates both drive-in and hike-in access, though pets are not permitted. Basic toilet facilities serve the site.
Located in the Allenspark area, campers can explore additional places to camp around Rocky Mountain National Park for different experiences. The nearby Meeker Park Overflow Campground offers an alternative for those seeking overflow options during peak seasons.
Description
Overview
Longs Peak Campground is open for the summer camping season.This is a first-come, first-served campground that is open for tents only. Longs Peak Campground is located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on CO Highway 7 and is in a forested area at an elevation of 9,500 feet (3000 m) above sea level.Longs Peak Campground has vault toilets and no water. Campers must bring their own water. The overnight camping fee for Longs Peak Campground does not include park entrance fees or timed entry reservations.Rocky Mountain National Park accepts payment for all entrance and campground fees in the form of debit/credit card only. Most credit/debit cards and digital forms of payment are accepted. To pay for overnight camping fees, campers can use the Scan & Pay function on the Recreation.gov Mobile App. It is easy to pay using the Scan and Pay feature. First, download the Recreation.gov Mobile App and then create or update an account. Additional directions are posted at Longs Peak Campground.
Facilities
Each campsite has one parking spot, a fire ring, and picnic table. There are 4 vault toilets available for use in the campground.
Fee Info
Longs Peak Campground is a first-come, first-served campground. To pay for overnight camping fees, campers can use the Scan & Pay function on the Recreation.gov Mobile App. It is easy to pay using the Scan and Pay feature. First, download the Recreation.gov Mobile App and then create or update an account. Additional directions are posted at Longs Peak Campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLongs Peak Campground is located in Colorado near Allenspark
Coordinates
40.2753 N
105.55835 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/24/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/14/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 50 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 6 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 10 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 18 min from Denver, CO
